Business Development, Partnerships and Contracts Placement (12.5 months)

These projects deliver the exciting novel technologies of the future. These technologies are predominantly focused for exploitation on Wing, and Fuel and Landing Systems which are components for which Airbus UK is responsible and include some of the technologies required for hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft.

What you will be doing:

• Support the UK team responsible for Research & Technology Business Development and Partnerships.


• Support managers who engage in collaborative Government funded contracts, which provide public funding for Airbus Research and Technology projects, focused on specific funding bodies and for bid preparation, contract negotiation and contract fulfillment.


• Work closely with Airbus stakeholders, such as Intellectual Property, Legal, Engineering and Finance, and external partners to support administration of a range of R&T contractual agreements.


• Support production and compilation of contractual documentation for funding proposals which will require an interface with the funding agency (Department for Business and Trade, Aerospace Technology Institute & Innovate UK) for specific contracts, and collaborative partners.
  
  Please note our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement., Studying towards a degree in Business, Procurement, Law, Legal, Engineering, or equivalent;


• Team player;


• Good organisational skills in terms of quality and timeliness;


• Time management skills of self and others, including ability to work under pressure/workload prioritisation;


• Awareness of the security of data and export sensitivities;


• Self-starter attitude, pro-activity and involvement;


• Negotiation level of English;


• Nice to have contracting experience with legal awareness including Intellectual Property., This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
  
  An exciting internship for a Research & Technology (R&T) Contracts & Business role has arisen within Airbus (Filton). The team works closely with Airbus technical teams to shape collaborative projects with external partners and academia., Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.


Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Salary: £21,900

35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays